This is a SATSUMA TWO PIECE BOX from a WASHINGTON, D.C. Estate. The size overall is 3 1/8" in Diameter X 1 3/8". The Top is Painted with a CLASSIC JAPANESE WOMAN motif; also, the Interior and Back are Painted. See the jpgs that show more detail. EXCELLENT CONDITION ca. 1895- 1900
This is a superb Bunraku puppet of the historical figure Minamoto Yoshitsune, one of the lead characters from the Tale of the Heikei and legendary fighter in Japan. The doll is incredibly mobile. Head moving up and down, his eyes open and close and move left to right. His eyebrows can be raised and lowered, and mouth opened or closed, all from toggles inside his kimono on the extended neck piece...
One of two paintings currently offered by the highly sought after literati artist Fukuda Kodojin (1865-1944) featuring an erratic image of the full moon seen through bristling pine performed in thin ink on paper and enclosed in the original signed wooden box dated 1925. The brazen brushwork will rattle images of the subtleties of Japanese art, and yet the scene is at once calming...
Offered here an ink landscape on paper by the eccentric and highly sought Japanese artist Fukuda Kodojin (1865-1944) dated 1919. Birds fly over the stubble of harvested rice fields, while odd thatch-roofed huts sprouting from wind beat grass focus our attention on the dark forested left of the scene. The vigorous brushwork and complexity of the scene belie the typical scenes of cold winter death, and seems to intimate a hidden energy busy at the task of Preparing for spring...
The character Take (bamboo) is struck with six brisk strokes of dark ink on this Chagake tea scroll signed Mitsuhiro (Karasuma Mitsuhiro, 1578-1638) and dated 1631. The calligraphy is exquisite. Mitsuhiro was born the son of Karasuma Mitsunobu (1543-1606) and, like his auspicious father, was a well known poet and songwriter accomplished in calligraphy...
A surreal ink on cloth landscape by Kyoto artist Nakanishi Koseki (1807-1884) bordered in rich blue patterned silk and featuring radical flaring rosewood rollers. Soft ink tones and heavy washes of gray clash with the brisk strokes and jagged lines of the painting, creating a vivacious scene. The stamps on this match those on the next listing, a second scroll by Koseki. This scroll measures 19-3/4 by 76 inches (50.5 x 194 cm)...
This is a BEAUTIFUL NIPPON PUNCH BOWL with STAND from a Maryland Estate. Circa 1920's the Two Pieces are Hand~Painted predominantly with Purple and Yellow. The BOWL Measures 9 1/2" in Diameter and is 10" tall; the STAND measures 3 1/2" X 5 1/2" approx. In EXCELLENT Condition and one of the FINER Examples of NIPPON work
A pair of brightly colored Mandarin ducks nestle down under cover of dried lotus in this
An incredible amount of work went in to the burl-like lacquer finish of this early 20th century three-drawered calligraphy box. All surfaces excepting the bottom are covered in the unusual mottled finish known as wakasa, made by spattering on layers of various colored lacquers which are then rubbed down to a smooth, marbleized finish. Just when one thinks the artist has finished, the process is repeated. This small piece of furniture is the finest example of this technique we have come across...
Pine boughs laden with snow shelter a pair of foraging raven in a spectacular scene reminiscent of paintings of the Kyoto school masters which decorates this Meiji period cloisonn・vase. The unusually tall tapered form swells at a tight shoulder to close about the wide neck wrapped with a band of darkly patinated silver. Silver wire defining the color is so thin as to be almost invisible...
Old Japanese Bronze Articulated Lobster
The lobster is 14 inches by 8 inches wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, nor cracks, except missing one antenna, and bending at the two large antennas (as seen in the photos).
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Old Japanese Bronze Articulated Crab Signed
The crab is 5.25 inches wide by 2.5 inches.
It is in good condition with no repairs, dents, missing parts, nor cracks.
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A superbly detailed story Ranma carving, likely from an altar, in which five figures reside among golden maple and cherry blossoms. On the left a colorful figure dips water from the cascading blue waters of a steep fall, a man in priests robes behind him. Three other gentlemen in white robes watch from close at hand, a bundle of sticks, perhaps for making tea, perched in the foreground. Each figure is meticulously carved and painted, the entire scene gilded in gold...
Large Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Bronze Elephant Okimono Signed with Bronze Tusk
The elephant is 9.6 inches tall, and 13.5 inches in length.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, nor cracks, except scratches at the tusks.
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An incredibly detailed mid to late 19th century Izushi-yaki Hakuji (white porcelain) image of a samurai and his lover enjoying a moment together; the robes, accessories and musculature being extremely well shaped. The pair are made of solid white clay, sculpted in the style and with the attention to detail typical of Hirado ware however the glaze is more textured than work expected of that region, indicative of Izushi. There are several chips: the mans left foot, tobacco pouch and right finger...
A fantastic large tsubo vase by ceramic artist Teramoto Mamoru (1949-present) enclosed in the original signed wooden box. In spite of its size (almost 15 inches (37cm) tall), it is surprisingly light, and the colors are phenomenal. The slightly grooved surface is scored with primitive lines arching upward, filled with slip before firing. The artists signature is on the base of the piece, which is about 15 years old. Mamoru was a student of Matsumoto Saichi of Kutani, and has received numerou...
A superb later 19th century (Bakumatsu-Meiji period) celadon image of a Rakan enclosed in a high quality wooden display box. The rather brutish features harken back to older styles seen in Korea and early Edo Japan. A stand has been carved to fit the base of the deity and slides into the box, and the figure stands6-3/4 inches (17.5 cm) tall. It is in excellent condition. The Rakan (also Arhat Arahat, Arhant) is a perfected one, or a being which has overcome the three poisons of desire, hatre...
This Imari dish is 18 5/8 inches in diameter, probably with the original "tomobako" box dated "the third year of Ansei", 1857. The design is divided into three repeated sections with Karako boys. The enameling is of good quality, underglazed blue with gold in a lovely soft tone which can only be found on pieces as old as the Meiji period. The date shown on the box is 3 years after the arrival of Commodore Matthew Perry in the black ship demanding the opening of the county. It brought the end...
The 1000th piece to be loaded in the catalog! Offered is an 2 18th century (Edo period) Japanese Kano School 6 panel seasonal screen of pigment and applied gold on paper. Egrets gather about a snow laden willow along a stream, flowers blossioming under the snow indicative of the strength and endurance of nature. Clouds of applied gold leaf fill the scene, with open areas covered in a sprinkling of powdered gold mixed with tiny gold squares. Truly fine detail. The painting is bordered in dar...
A magnificent and seldom found set of Ao or Blue-Bizen Tokkuri Sake decanters dating from the Edo period enclosed in an ancient kiri-wood box. The hand-turned pieces are in excellent condition, with no chips or cracks. The undecorated clay of each pinched vessel is an unusual shade of blue/gray, thus the name. Each piece measures roughly 6 inches (15 cm) tall. An exceptional and highly sought after addition to a collection of Japanese ceramics.
19th Century Japanese Wood Netsuke Shoki Carrying Sword & Oni Signed
The netsuke is 1.3 inches tall, and 1.25 inches wide.
It is in good condition with no chips, nor cracks, except shoki's foot has been repaired (glued back) - as seen in the photos, and a small chip at the oni's thumb.
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19th Century Japanese Wood Netsuke Kappa on Clam Signed
The netsuke is 1.25 inches tall, and 1.75 inches by 1.25 inches wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, nor cracks, except a small chip at the clam (as seen in the photos).
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19th Century Japanese Bronze Farmer Okimono
The farmer is 11.5 inches tall, and 4.75 inches wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, nor cracks, except missing accessory at one hand (as seen in the photos).
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A brilliantly textured Oni-Hagi bowl dating from the early 20th century by Deika (Sakata Deika XII, died 1934), the radically fissured surface ruptured by exploding inclusions; the scars connected by cracks in the glaze giving the appearance of constellations written into a yellow sky. Outside the bowl is an earthy beige, mostly eclipsed by pale white. Inside the basin is the same earthy color, while all the walls are like salt foam. Surrounding all of the scars is a gray mist, accenting and ...
A lovely set of Taisho period studio pottery Tokkuri sake decanters; the very thin walls made of fine clay covered in earth-toned glassy glaze crackled along drip edges. A bundle of twigs alongside a kindling hearth are painted in iron on the side, with a grinding bowl and pestle of dark clay in raised relief. Along the base of one is the artists stamp reading Hozan. The base diameter is 2-1/4 inches (5.7 cm) and they stand 4-3/4 (12 cm) tall. Hozan was a popular ceramic artist active in the...
An incredible ivory netsuke of a Hannya devil mask with inlayed eyes. The detail in the Faust like features is absolutely superb. In this case I will let the photographs speak for us. Although not contemporary, this Netsuke dates from the mid 20th century. Due to certain features, we believe it was made in China prior to or during World War II, during Japans occupation (1932-1945). The, inlay in the eyes is consistent with this interpretation and the ivory appears to be of Indian origin. I...
Late 19th Century or Early 20th Century Japanese Evil Kutani Welcome Cat Maneki Neko
This evil cat is 6 inches tall, and 3.25 inches wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, nor cracks.
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Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Bronze Dragon Head for Water Fountain
The dragon is 5 inches tall, and 6 inches wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, nor cracks, except small chips at this tooth (as seen in the photos).
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A hand forged antique iron water pot with bronze lid for use in the Japanese Zen Tea Ceremony; handles in the shape of dragonflies embedded in the side. The upper half is grooved with concentric rings; spread wings of the dragonflies conform to the shape of the bowl while jointed bodies project out in 3-D almost 1 inch from the surface. 2 antique iron ring handles (included) are run through the body between the wings. The heavy bronze lid features a 5 petal plum blossom finial. The piece mea...
Large 19th Century Japanese Gilt Bronze Shishi Play Ball Censer
The shishi is 13 inches tall, and 16 inches in length.
It is in good condition with no repairs, nor chips, except a hairline crack at the tail (did not go all the way through - as seen in the photos).
The writing indicated that this was a house warming gift from the Susuki family).
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An Kamakura period Enso-ga in cream-colored patterned brocade with maple brown extensions and featuring rosewood rollers signed Renshabo. Renshabo was a high ranking samurai named Jiro Naozane and confidant of 13th century General Minamoto no Yoritomo. After losing a son at the battle of Ichinotani, and killing the great Heike warrior Atsumori, he became saddened by Bushido (the way of the warrior) and became a disciple of the priest Honen Jonin in Kurodani, Kyoto, whereupon he was given the n...
A superb Bizen Yaki Okimono of an Okoze (stonefish) by ceramic artist Takahashi Satoshi (b. 1934) enclosed in the original signed wooden box. The features of the beastly creature are very well defined, with each spine accentuated by the natural color of the flame, giving the stonefish a realistic appearance. It is 12-1/2 inches (32 cm) long. Satoshi apprenticed to Kanashige Toshiuemon, has been the recipient of numerous awards and currently resides in Okayama prefecture. This piece dates fro...
A large baluster form Sumidagawa vase decorated in slips of green and black glaze over crackled red with a three-dimensional tokage (lizard) crawling down the side. The detail on the creature is superb, from the textured body to the white claws with which it seems to grip the sides of the slippery surface. On the backside is a raised gourd shaped stamp reading Ishiguro Koko (One of the most prominent Sumidagawa potters). Sumida ware was first produced around the beginning of the 19th century,...
A Japanese Satsuma Dragon Tea set (Shimazo Crest; Shuzan mark, from the Mejii period 1868-1912). The Pot is, 8" high, the Creamer is 5.5", and the Sugar is 7"; all with Lids. Hand painted in colors and gilt with Rakan (Buddhist disciples) and dragons. Pieces signed with mark on the bottom. The Shimazo Crest is also on the Side of the Teapot. There is a chip on the inside lid of the teapot that is not noticeable from the outside, otherwise it is in excellent condition. It likely dates from a...
Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Kinkozan Satsuma Mini Vase with Hundred Children
The vase is 2.5 inches tall, and 2.3 inches wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, nor cracks, except minor rubbing of gold at the opening rim and the bottom rim (as seen in the photos).
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